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Zip Code 98855

WA · Population: 5,806

C+
50/100
17
F
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98855

Zip code 98855 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 5,806 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $48,029, with home values near $205,200 and rents around $798/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$48,029
Home Value
$205,200
Rent
$798/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
20.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
Rent Burden
19.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).